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SANTO DOMINGO.- Dominican Republic’s second heart transplant recipient died early Monday, from cardiac arrest.

Ada Medo, 52, was subjected to a heart transplant July 15 at the Cardio-Neuro-Ophthalmology and Transplant Center (Cecanot), after suffering from chronic heart disease, and the second person to undergo the surgical procedure in the country.

Cecanot doctors said the patient had responded satisfactorily to transplant, but entered into a state of depression and had stopped eating and rejected medication, which led to the rejection of her new heart.

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Written by: josean, 20 Aug 2012 10:00 AM
From: United States, Fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia; Guillermo Moreno President 2016

Rest in peace!

Written by: lsantiago77, 20 Aug 2012 11:06 AM
From: United States
so depression is the excuse, how about a lack of training and education
Written by: PuntaCanaMike, 20 Aug 2012 11:22 AM
From: Dominican Republic
When involved in a transplant there is a high risk of failure, especially if the patient is stressed or depressed.
Written by: guillermone, 20 Aug 2012 1:26 PM
From: United States
".......but entered into a state of depression and had stopped eating and rejected medication, which led to the rejection of her new heart."

I dont buy that.
Written by: aplantanao, 20 Aug 2012 2:02 PM
From: Dominican Republic
admit it you guys transplanted a plantain not a heart
Written by: guillermone, 20 Aug 2012 9:00 PM
From: United States
two hearts are bettern then one.
Written by: danny00, 21 Aug 2012 10:26 AM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
Written by: lsantiago77, 20 Aug 2012 11:06 AM
From: United States
so depression is the excuse, how about a lack of training and education
NO WAY WOULD I EVER LET THESE FOLKS IN THIS PHOTO EVEN TAKE BLOOD WORK FROM ME.
IF U HAVE HEART PROBLEM AND HAVE A VISA GO TO THE BAPTIST HOSPITAL IN MIAMI ON 88ST {KENDALL DRIVE} REALLY THEY HAVE THE BEST DOCTORS IN THE WORLD OVER THERE.
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